The bandits made a raid on the village.
Source: tatoeba (245093)
Raid
/ɹeɪd/
Synonyms for "raid" (184 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Noun(16 words)
aggressionair attackair raidair strikeappropriateassaultattackbanditrybear raidblitzboardboardingbrigandagebrigandismbull raidbust
Verb(5 words)
Strong matches (55)
Noun(13 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (92)
Noun(26 words)
maraudingmonopolyonsetonslaughtoverrunoverswarmoverwhelmpillagepillagingplunderplunderingpounce uponprey onpushraidingransackransackingraperapineravage
Show 36 more words
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: foray, aggression, air attack, air raid, air strike.
- Sentence evidence is available for raid, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "raid".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "raid"
Keep "raid" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "raid" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "raid", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "raid" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
23 entriesarrogateassailassumeattackcorporate actiondefalcationembezzlementencroach uponenforcement actionincursionintrude oninvademisapplicationmisappropriationobtrude upon
Showing 16 of 23 words.
More specific
7 entriesair raidcoastal raiddrug raidhostile takeoverpolice raidwarrant raidwarrantless raid
Collocations
9 entriesair raidcoastal raiddrug raidmilitary raidnight raidpolice raidraid operationraiding partysurprise raid
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
26 total sentences available.
They shot down two enemy planes during the raid.
Source: tatoeba (306400)
Some said his raid was an act of war.
Source: tatoeba (804202)
Hardware RAID is not managed directly by the operating system but by a dedicated card, called a RAID controller.
Source: tatoeba (1270286)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "raid"?
Closest matches include foray, aggression, air attack, air raid, air strike.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "raid"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.